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Greens launch petition for free public transport
The Green Party is 100% on board with half-price public transport, but calls on the Government to go further and make public transport free - for good.
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Test to stay and free N95 masks needed in schools
The Green Party is calling for “test to stay” and N95 masks in schools and early childhood education.
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March 15 House statement by Golriz Ghahraman
Al Salaam Aleykum. We remember the day three years ago, when our nation’s heart was broken. My heart was broken.
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Ukraine response must be part of an equitable broader framework
“The Green Party has been advocating consistently for pathways for family reunification and visa waiver status and we welcome today’s announcement on the 2022 Special Ukraine Policy,” says Ricardo Menéndez March, Green Party spokesperson for immigration.
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Direct payments, instead of fossil fuel subsidies
The Green Party says direct payments to New Zealanders would have provided better support than a temporary cut in fuel tax.
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Container return scheme will benefit recycling and the oceans
The work Green Ministers did last term is continuing to make a difference, with the announcement today that the Government is planning to introduce a beverage container return scheme.
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Greens welcome Three Waters recommendations
The Green Party welcomes the recommendations of the Three Waters independent working group and urges the Government to seriously consider the report and its constructive recommendations.
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Prominent women reinforce collective approach to addressing gender-based violence
On International Women’s Day, the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Hon Marama Davidson, has joined with other women to reinforce the need for collective action to address gender-based violence.
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Support local growers to provide an abundance of food
Supporting farmers markets, local suppliers, and community food initiatives should lead the way when it comes to guaranteeing fairer prices and access to fresh food for everyone.
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Green Party says Government needs to do better to protect our drinking water
The Green Party is calling on the Government to improve environmental standards so every New Zealander has access to clean, healthy drinking water.